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  • Name: Laurien G.
  • Username: genesis2624
  • Location: Bloomington, IN, USA
  • Member Since: 8/9/2007
  • BMI: 32.0
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (10/15/07)
  • Surgeon: Mark Vierra, M.D.
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Goals

Achieve my high school weight of 199

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achieve my ideal goal weight of 126 lbs.

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lose weight and get healthy

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Surgeon Testimonial

Mark Vierra, M.D.
My very first impression of Dr. Vierra was that he is a very realistic doctor. He wants you to follow his instruction and only expects the best after you doing so. My second impression took place during my first appointment and it was then that I realized what an awesome physician he really is! He really cares about his patients and wants the best for them and he gives credit for applied effort. The office staff was wonderful. At the time I went in, they were swamped with patients, it was quite obvious, but they didn't let it show in their approach to customer service.
Member Interests
  • Quilting - I made my first quilt 7 yrs. ago as therapy after my grandmother's death.
  • Parenting - I have a 21 month old son.
  • Scrapbooks - I love scrapbooking impt. times of my life--including my weight loss.
  • Christianity - Christian, non-denominational
  • Cake Decorating - Amateur cake decorator for social events
  • Navy - My husband has been in the Navy for 4 years.
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Diagnosed in 2000, but miraculously had a child after a drastic weight loss.
  • Married - I have been married for 3 years in October.
  • WLS in your 20's - I am 24 years old.
  • BMI over 50 - My current BMI is 52.7.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by huskerfan85 on 10/14/07 10:32 am
    Laurien, I am saving a seat on the losers bench for you!! When in your life did you think being called a loser would bring such happiness to your life?? I know you will do well on this new journey! Gayle
  • Comment by coolrayswife on 10/14/07 8:41 am
    Laurien, Congrats on your new beginning tomorrow. I will pray for you a quick and speedy recovered. Just remember to take it one day at a time. You'll be fine. God Bless You & Me.
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5 Days Out
on October 19, 2007 9:57 am
This is for those of you who are pre-op and want a REALISTIC picture of where you MAY be a few days after surgery:

I can honestly say that I went from LOVING AND DREAMING AND FANTASIZING ABOUT FOOD to dreading when my mom says, "How much protein have you had to day".

Drinking is getting easier. Not having as much gas when drinking simple beverages like watered down juice and water.  Herbal, caffeine free, warm, sweetened (with Splenda) tea always goes down smooth. My new favorite is orange spice.  

Sipping instead of gulping drinks has been a difficult challenge, but having a painful gas bubble in your chest is enough to train you not to do so again.   

I've found that drinking and eating are a lot easier when I'm walking because the walking causes the gas to escape naturally in between bites/sips. 

Pain is only a problem when I let it become a problem. When I do what I shouldn't be doing...cooking whole meals for the family, sleeping on my side instead of my back, focusing on what needs to be done in the house instead of what I need to be doing to make my recup a complete success.  

Showering for me is sometimes a painful experience because we have a deep bathtub and my husband has to help me step into the tub without causing twisting in my abs.  I've found that my stomach is very temperature sensitive because of the puncture areas.  So for me it's a matter of rinsing my stomach last and before doing that adjust the temperature of the water.  

My steri-stripes (protective tapes over my incisions) are starting to peel off, which indicates healing.  

A few days out of the hospital and my little friend came to visit me.  I haven't had a visit in three or more months (I had lost track). So now I'm even more miserable and thinking, "OH NO!  Thin girls get their period consistently! LOL!!!!!" 

My first post-op appointment is on Oct. 31st.  I'm excited to see my progress. I'm banning the use of my scale by me until get an official check at my surgeon's office. 

My clothes are looser already.  I'm fitting into nightshirts and nightgowns that I haven't been able to fit into since my son was born (2 years ago).  I haven't tried to get into tight clothing yet because the incisions sites are still sore.  

I found a good way to alleviate my sweettooth (which apparently didn't get removed during surgery): watered down fruit nectar, 1:3 ratio.  It's just sweet enough to get a taste, but so sweet that it causes dumping. By the way, I drink in 1/2 cup servings so that means 2 1/2 tbsp. of nectar and the rest is water.  

I have collar bones again!!! I haven't seen them in so long that it was kind of disturbing! LOL.  I also have shoulder bones, not just a chunky arm that resembles a shoulder if you look at it at the right option.  

I no longer like peanut butter (for the time being) and I used to LOVE IT.  Before surgery I used to eat Reese's cups a few times a week and I could eat it out of the jar everyday.  But now there's something about it I just don't like. The consistency is okay. The taste is okay, but I think it's the feeling when it goes down.  

Well, I guess that's all of my observations so far. I'll be continually updating my blog as I observe new things about the new me!  Have a great day!
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